My pet swallowed a ribbon and is vomiting. Can I pull it out?

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Leo seems to have swallowed a ribbon. He keeps retching and vomiting water. During the last session of vomiting, I noticed the ribbon in his mouth. He swallowed it back in. I'm wondering if this means that the ribbon has not reached his stomach and whether I can pull it out the next time he retches? He isn't eating or drinking anything currently. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 9 months old

Sarah Derksen, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there. Poor Leo. No, do not pull the string. This string could eventually cause a blockage in the GI tract and cause him to get very sick. I'd recommend getting him seen at the ER. They will perform and exam, and determine if there is anything they can do before it gets through the stomach. The sooner, the better.

My pet swallowed a ribbon and is vomiting. Can I pull it out?

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